CVE-2021-43137 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can chain XSS and CSRF vulnerabilities in the profile name field to achieve account takeover in the hostel management system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-43137?
CVE-2021-43137 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exits in hostel management system 2.1 via the name field in my-profile.php. Chaining to this both vulnerabilities leads to account takeover.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43137?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpgurukul Hostel Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43137?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43137 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2021-43137 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43137 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3q67-fwp6-mgfc.